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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.74 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.74 and 58.02 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.74 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.74 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.74 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 10,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080.39/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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